Best Board Game Barrage Podcasts (2024)

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#311: Of Lovers and Travel 56:14

2d ago56:14

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We've all been travelling about so much recently (some of us may or may not still be) that we often find ourselves asking, "what games should I pack?" Some games are better suited for playing on the go than others, and we're going to get to the heart of what makes a good travel game. Before our arms get tired, we also talk about Regicide, Golem, In…

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Episode 302: La Famiglia, Gizmos, Deep Sea Adventure 1:30:49

2h ago1:30:49

1:30:49

Welcome to Episode 302 of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! This episode is packed with exciting board game discussions and due to a time dilation feels like an epic adventure akin to Avengers: Endgame. Adrian is back from Japan and has been diving deep into the world of Japanese board games. He couldn't resist sharing his experience with his sizzling ga…

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Episode 65: Spiel des Jahres 2:00:58

4h ago2:00:58

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Welcome to episode 65, Spiel des Jahres! In this episode we talk about some of the games we've been playing lately. We discuss the nominees for Spiel and Kennerspiel, make our predictions and suggest some alternate nominees. Let's go! Games we've been playing lately: Jump Drive: Terminal Velocity - 00:07:34 Große Kleine Edelsteine - 00:13:30 MANTIS…

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Episode 301: Raiders of Scythia, Quacks of Quedlinburg, Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective 1:32:56

5d ago1:32:56

1:32:56

Fire up your dice and grab a cold one, because it's time for another mouth-watering episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! On the Grill This Week: Mitch saddles up and gallops into the world of Raiders of Scythia. Will this game be a feast fit for a nomadic warrior, or will it leave him feeling like yesterday's leftovers? Bubble, bubble, toil and t…

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Episode 300 1:45:46

12d ago1:45:46

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It's the 300th episode of the Board Game BBQ podcast, and we're firing up the fun! The whole gang is here to celebrate as we take a wild ride down memory lane, reliving 300 episodes and four years of game-loving madness. Def is ready to dazzle with some juicy stats, and we've got surprise guest appearances from some friends we have made along the w…

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#310: Bob's Decade Delights 1:17:03

23d ago1:17:03

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Bob's back from his trip to 2014, and oh the wonders he's seen - games that not only were amazing back then, but somehow we're still talking about today! The counterpoint to our draft of games to last a decade, we're arguing about the games from ten years ago that are still relevant - BGBBOB style. Before we yearn for our youth, we talk about Cyber…

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Episode 299: Monikers, Witchcraft!, Coloretto 1:38:50

19d ago1:38:50

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This week Mitch, Lauren and Dan run through what has been hitting their tables. Mitch has had in wife in stitches after a game of Monikers. Dan has been enjoying quiet solitude, conven the time of his life trying to defend the villagers in Witchcraft! Lauren has been enjoying a classic card game that is one in a chameleon with Coloretto. After that…

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Episode 64: First Rattus of Wistar 1:14:16

20d ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Welcome to episode 64! It's all about rat themed or rat adjacent games. We discuss a number of rat games, including First Rat, Rattus, and Rats of Wistar. What are your favorite rat themed games? Rat Games: First Rat - 00:04:03 Rattus - 00:15:33 Rats of Wistar - 00:30:20 Messina 1347 - 00:43:42 Quacks of Quedlinburg - 00:53:40 Cockroach Poker - 01:…

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Episode 298 – Rebirth, Pendragon, Mythic Mischief 1:33:18

26d ago1:33:18

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Conor, Def, and Joe jostle jovially about their latest gaming escapades. First up, Joe regales us with his rendezvous in the realm of Rebirth, Reiner Knizia’s latest offering which is still taking late pledges on Kickstarter. Def delves into the daring deeds of Pendragon, brace yourselves for battles, betrayals, and bountiful banter as he recounts …

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#309: Moretuary 50:00

1M ago50:00

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More isn't always better, but that's sometimes a hard lesson to learn in the world of board games - we dig into an intriguing listener suggestion about how games (and gamers) can often fall into this trap. Also ... I guess we've got to plan some games for our funerals? It's a double hit of listener questions! Before we dress in black, we talk about…

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Episode 63: Barrage 1:29:45

1M ago1:29:45

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Welcome to episode 63! After talking about a few games we've been playing lately, we take an in-depth look at Barrage, designed by Tommaso Battista & Simone Luciani, published by Cranio Creations. Join us as we explore the theme, production, and overall gameplay experience of this complex and highly strategic game. Get ready to harness the power of…

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Episode 297: No Thanks!, Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze, Soda Smugglers 1:39:51

1M ago1:39:51

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Episode 297 In this episode your hosts Adrian, Dana, and Jules are diving deep into the cardboard cosmos to explore three exciting titles: No Thanks!, Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze, and Soda Smugglers. Get ready to embark on a journey of strategy and fun as they dissect these games while injecting their discussions with a healthy dose of lau…

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Episode 296: The Walking Dead: Surrounded, Robotrick, Santa's Workshop 1:14:36

1M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

This week Dan, Dana and Lauren are talking about what games have been hitting their table. We ask Dan what's in your head and your wallet, Dana is celebrating Christmas in June, and Lauren is at war with a robot named Rick. There's also the Question of the Pod, and we boldly go where 295 podcasts have also gone before in Swearing an Oath. This and …

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#308: Fantasy Draft: Games To Last a Decade 50:39

2M ago50:39

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It's back, and it's spicier, more harrowing, and more lucrative than ever before! It's the Fantasy Draft, and this time we're changing things up by asking you not to vote for favourite games, but for the set that you think will still be relevant ten years from now (AKA the far flung future). Vote to stand a chance to win a gift card for one hundred…

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Episode 295: Kutna Hora: City of Silver, Barrage: New Lands - Duel, Creature Comforts 1:41:59

2M ago1:41:59

1:41:59

This week Dan, Adrian and Dana are back and have taken a Panadol for their ailments so they can share their favourite games of the past month. In Sizzling Games, Dana is strategically stocking shimmering silver, Adrian is assembling ambitious aqueducts against an adversary, and Dan is collecting cozy creations for clever critters. There's also the …

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Episode 294: Special Guest Emily from Shut Up & Sit Down 1:23:14

2M ago1:23:14

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This week Lauren and Joe are joined by special guest Emily Roser from Shut Up & Sit Down and Emily and Things. We hear all about her journey into the board game space and her unique approach to game reviews. She also gives us insight into her identity as a trans woman in the board game community in the wake of joining SU&SD. We are so appreciative …

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Episode 62: Top 5 Couples Games 1:52:47

2M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

Welcome to episode 62! Our wives, Shelly and Alicia join us for the first ever couples episode on The Longest Turn. We discuss the games we've been playing lately and then jump in to our favorite games to play as couples. Games we've been playing lately: Trick Shot - 00:03:21 FlowerFall - 00:11:29 Unmatched - 00:17:27 CATAN: Starfarers Duel - 00:25…

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#307: Gotta Guess More Golden Geeks 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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And by guess, I of course mean predict. Okay, you all know whether we're right or not by now, but cast your imagination back to a time where we had only the nominees for the 2023 Golden Geeks, and had to use nothing but our wits to determine the winners. How naïve/prescient we were! Before we divine the future, we talk about Ironwood, Kutná Hora: T…

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Episode 293 – Bardwood Grove, Little Town, El Grande 1:31:41

2M ago1:31:41

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In Episode 293, your hosts Jules, Conor, and Mitch are diving deep into the cardboard cosmos to explore three thrilling titles: El Grande, Little Town, and Bardwood Grove. Get ready to embark on a journey of strategy and excitement as they dissect these games with the precision of seasoned surgeons, injecting their discussions with a healthy dose o…

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Episode 61: Skyrise 1:40:28

2M ago1:40:28

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Welcome to episode 61! In this episode we kick it off with some of the games we've been playing lately, some of them very light! Then we close out the episode with a feature review of Skyrise, a brand new release from Roxley, Gavan Brown, Sébastien Pauchon, & Adam Wyse! Games we've been playing lately: Two By Two - 00:05:33 Paper App Dungeon - 00:1…

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Episode 292: Discussion on Mental Health, Knarr, Let's Go! To Japan 1:27:35

2M ago1:27:35

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Episode 292: Discussion on Mental Health, Knarr, Let's Go! To Japan This week Lauren, Dana and Jules chat about a really important topic - how mental health and board gaming affect one another. We dive into some personal stories, as well as sharing our thoughts on the positives and negatives of mental health in the board game space. After that, we …

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#306: We Could All Use a Little Change 1:05:36

3M ago1:05:36

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What? Your podcasters are evolving! While we're certainly steadfast in some of our opinions (ahem, Biblios) we were curious to reflect on how we've changed - nay, grown - in the years since we started. What do we feel differently about with regards to the games we like, and how we approach the hobby? Before we moult, we also talk about Twinkle Star…

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Episode 291: Arborea, Falling Sky: The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar, The Same Game 1:23:53

2M ago1:23:53

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This week Dana, Def and Lauren chat about the eclectic mix of games hitting their tables. Dana is bursting at the seams with a backlog of games to discuss! Back from India she is leading more pilgrimages for villagers in Arborea. Def is battling his way through his oath to play all his GMT games and has a stab at Caesar in Falling Sky: The Gallic R…

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Episode 60: Daybreak + Matt Leacock Interview 2:22:22

3M ago2:22:22

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Welcome to episode 60! In this episode we kick it off with some of the games we've been playing lately. We also interview a legendary designer of cooperative games, Matt Leacock. Then we close out the episode with a feature review of a newer release from Matt Leacock, Matteo Menapace, and CMYK, Daybreak. Games we've been playing lately: Witchcraft!…

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Episode 290 – 7th Citadel, Wyrmspan 1:58:20

3M ago1:58:20

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Adrian, Dan, and Mitch masterfully meander through an awesome array of amazing adventures. They delightfully discourse on the daring dragon domain of Wyrmspan, boldly brave the bewildering battlements of 7th Citadel, and skillfully scrutinize the salty shores of Salton Sea. But that's not all - these bodacious board game bros courageously confront …

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#305: Hook, Line, and Sinker 57:34

3M ago57:34

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Sometimes a game has a conceit so good, that it's the only description you need to sell someone on it. Let's call it the hook. Do all games have them, or is it something that only a certain subcategory of game can get away with - and why don't they all just print that on the box cover? Before we get the hook, we talk about Havalandi, Courtisans, 12…

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Episode 289: Barcelona, Harmonies, Inventions 1:28:02

3M ago1:28:02

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Def, Jules and Joe are back this week to discuss some the hotness in board games at the moment. In Sizzling Games, Joe has been building a blossoming Barcelona, Jules has been harbouring harmonious habitats, and Def has been initiating innovative inventions. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you'v…

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Episode 59: Voidfall + David Turczi Interview 2:54:58

3M ago2:54:58

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Welcome to episode 59! In this episode we kick it off with some of the games we've been playing lately. We also interview one of our favorite designers, David Turczi. Then we close out the episode with a feature review of one of David's co-designs, Voidfall, by Mindclash Games and Nigel Buckle. Golden Geek Awards nominations are live, please give u…

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Episode 288: Art Society, French Quarter, Age of Steam 1:38:10

3M ago1:38:10

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Welcome back to the Board Game BBQ Podcast, your one-stop destination for all things board games and tabletop fun! In this sizzling episode, Mitch, Joe, and Adrian are firing up the grill to discuss some exciting games. From fine art to strategic train management and ending on roll 'n' writes, we've got it all covered! Adrian does a deep dive into …

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#304: Our Listeners’ Top 20 Board Games of All-Time 2024 1:04:19

3M ago1:04:19

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Oh man, oh man, I always love this one. It's the latest edition of the Listener Top 20! We asked you all to submit your lists of your favourite board games, and we collected, collated, and compiled all of that beautiful beautiful data using a magical formula to get THIS: The definitive rankings of your collective taste in board games. Before we thr…

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Episode 287: Wind the Film!, Witchstone, Draft & Write Records 1:40:00

3M ago1:40:00

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This week Dan, Conor and Lauren chat about all the games they played on their recent board game getaway to Brisbane. Lauren has been shooting her shot in Wind the Film!, Dan takes us on a tour of Draft & Write Records, and Conor is scooping up crystals and points in Witchstone. Also listen out for a bonus Question of the Pod about Elijah Wood and w…

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Episode 286: Special Guests - Thinker Themer! plus, Feierabend, Pixies, Weimar: The Fight for Democracy 1:41:19

4M ago1:41:19

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This week Dana and Def welcome back two of our favourite Australian content creators: Thinker Themer. Amy and Maggie fill us in on what they've been up to since they were last on the show, share how their tastes have evolved, and also their views on the changing landscape of boardgmaing over the past few years. In Sizzling Games, Amy has been avoid…

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Episode 58: Divinus 1:45:58

4M ago1:45:58

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Welcome to episode 58! In this episode we do a feature review of Divinus, a new legacy game from Lucky Duck Games and Filip Miłuński. We also talk about a lot of games we've been playing lately, enjoy! Games we've been playing lately: Unreliable Wizard - 00:02:14 Trekking Through History - 00:11:14 Xylotar - 00:19:37 Splitter - 00:31:35 Kingdom Rus…

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#303: We Played a Pile of Games! 1:08:23

4M ago1:08:23

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We made it all the way to Dice Tower West in Las Vegas (and some of us made it out), and we're ready to talk about all of the amazing games we played over there, between outings for pinball and sushi. If you were there, thanks for hanging out with us! Stick around for talk about Faraway, MLEM: Space Agency, ito, Cascadero, and more! 01:08 - Faraway…

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Episode 285: Special Guest - Bobby Hill! plus, Morels, Sidequest: Nemesis, Lacrimosa, MLEM: Space Agency 1:35:19

4M ago1:35:19

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On this week's episode Conor, Joe and Dan sit down with one of our favourite returning guests, Bobby Hill. We discuss the reception he received from 2021's Hadrian's Wall before diving into his upcoming 2025 release: The Anarchy. Bobby shares the story of this tumultuous time in history and how he was able to use it as inspiration for his next Euro…

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Episode 57: Reiner Knizia Interview! 1:51:30

4M ago1:51:30

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Welcome to episode 57! We discuss games played lately, all of them Knizia games. We also had the wonderful opportunity to interview Dr. Reiner Knizia, one of the most influential designers of all time!!! Hope you enjoy! Games we've been playing lately: Ingenious - 00:06:44 Babylonia - 00:13:06 MLEM Space Agency - 00:18:57 Modern Art - 00:28:48 Lost…

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Episode 284: Special Guests David & Samara from One Thousand Rats 1:36:11

4M ago1:36:11

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Oceania month continues! On this week's episode Jules and Lauren chat to the amazing team behind the Australian design and publishing house One Thousand Rats. We talk about their design inspirations, conventions in Australia and their upcoming projects. Jules also tells us about filling boards with donuts and Lauren has been stacking meeples to cir…

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Episode 283: Special Guests Dann May and Brenna Noonan 1:28:26

4M ago1:28:26

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Episode 283 In the first of the Oceania episodes for 2024 we start with a BANG!!! We are joined by Dann May and Brenna Noonan from Quillsilver Studios For those who aren’t aware they have been involved with some of the most amazing titles around including Everdell, a War of Whispers, Black Orcestra and many more. We discuss all about the developmen…

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Episode 56: Clans of Caledonia 1:37:51

5M ago1:37:51

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Welcome to episode 56! In this episode we do a feature review of Clans of Caledonia. We also had the fantastic opportunity to interview the designer of Clans of Caledonia, Juma Al-JouJou. Juma shared some insights into Karma Games and his experiences as a designer/publisher. He also talks a lot about the upcoming Clans of Caledonia expansion, Indus…

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#302: A Lotta Prattle About Vlaada Chvátil 1:05:56

5M ago1:05:56

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We're back with the terrible acronym and the branding nightmare that is BGBDOG - I don't even know what it stands for to be honest, but this week we're turning the spotlight on an incredible force in the industry, Vlaada Chvátil, touring his incredible games all the way through to the true modern classic that is Codenames. Before we check in on our…

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